Sunday, February 6, 2011

project pretty #1 - succulent

Lidless, lost and forlorn vintage enamel and aluminium pots and containers are great for planting up with succulents that strike easily from cuttings and can be kept outside or in with minimal maintenance. I use a big chunky nail and hammer to make a hole in the bottom of the pots before filling them with a few pebbles and a specific succulent potting mix. This succulent cutting was nipped from the bush a couple of weeks ago and already has roots. It's best not to water them too much... wait until they feel dry before you give them a drink...

Hello Lovelies! I blog about collecting and creating with vintage paper, homewares and supplies... If that sounds like your cup of tea and you are in Melbourne, Australia you can find my little stall of vintage goodness weekly at St Andrews Saturday Community Market and Camberwell Rotary Sunday Market. I'd love to see you there! Mention this blog for a 10% discount...

favourite things #1

I love jugs and nasturtiums in equal measure... can you spot the praying mantis that snuck inside in a bid for fame and was soon returned to the nasturtium patch?

About Me

My name is Ryn. I divide my time between a tin shed in the hills above Melbourne, Australia and a skinny Victorian terrace in the beautiful Medieval English city of York. Flo & Olive is named as a tribute to my wonderful grandmothers and for my passion for 'Nana Chic'. I am a full-time bowerbird and seller of vintage homewares as well as a sometimes stitcher and paper-crafter. Kitchenalia, vintage fabric and haberdashery, bluebells, pastel china and snowflakes are but a few of my favourite things.